Update and Redux: J – Looking back at 2016 gives us the same pause as last year: didn’t end up as planned, but extremely interesting. A year chock full of opportunities for mindful practice and non-judgmental awareness. Just what we always wanted … but, maybe with the throttle dialed back … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – I’ve always thought of making duck as a celebration. It still is. It’s also pretty healthy … when you roast it, which renders out lots of the extra fat. Serving with lentils and a delicious pear chutney makes a tasty holiday dish that is really … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Food gifts are the easiest things to give. We usually make ours, and add a few other goodies just in case the gift receivers don’t like the gifts we made. This vanilla bean chai syrup mason jar gift set has teas, a wooden spoon and … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Pack some delicious homemade granola as a gift. Add your favorite things, or add unique ingredients into the mix you think they would like. It’s a great easy way to personalize a gift. C – Granola has been given a bad rap for too long. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is one of my favorite things to make during the holidays. Since I won’t be going to visit my mother-in-law this year, I had to make them myself. It’s a great gift to give to people, as well as have some to welcome guests … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – You’ll need to wait a day or so after Thanksgiving before you make this monster. Like I said, it is the whole dinner packed into one big sandwich. Make them for one of the weekend games … or, pace yourself and divide it. One half … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Today is certainly a day of gratitude. Christina suggested I rewrite this post … but, I cannot bring myself to do it. The writing and purity of thankfulness is completely perfect, reminding me of a very different year. Holding Thanksgiving gatherings in a spirit of … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is one of our earlier recipes. Actually, it’s Jessica’s. Typical of the beginnings of Be Mindful. Be Human., we had some challenges. We still do, just fewer of them. Reminds me why I never try to make candy. I’ll leave that to Christina. BTW: … Continue reading
C – There’s nothing better than getting a wrapped gift. Well, maybe a gift that looks wrapped and can be eaten will top it. One thing I love about the holidays is baking and gift giving. I also love forming and shaping things. These marzipan candies are definitely up my … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is still one of my favorite things to make during the holidays. It’s amazingly easy and delicious. It’s a great food gift that can last a few weeks. So, you can make this ahead of time and give them to people when you see … Continue reading